Jumping into the field. What cert to go for?

I am about to start my training in IT. Been an end-user for years and
everyone keeps coming to me to fix thier computer problems. Most of the time
I figure it out but I have no idea really how. Time to get properly trained
and certified. Some of you said your certs aren't worth the paper they are
written on. Many others seem to be scrambling for a higher level cert.
Unsatisifed or not where you hoped to be? If you had to start over, knowing
what you know now, what training would you take? Please keep it clean.

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"Techiewannabe" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hey all. How about a serious answer just for a minute?
>
> I am about to start my training in IT. Been an end-user for years and
> everyone keeps coming to me to fix thier computer problems. Most of the
> time
> I figure it out but I have no idea really how. Time to get properly
> trained
> and certified. Some of you said your certs aren't worth the paper they are
> written on. Many others seem to be scrambling for a higher level cert.
> Unsatisifed or not where you hoped to be? If you had to start over,
> knowing
> what you know now, what training would you take? Please keep it clean.

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>Hey all. How about a serious answer just for a minute?
>
>I am about to start my training in IT. Been an end-user for years and
>everyone keeps coming to me to fix thier computer problems. Most of the time
>I figure it out but I have no idea really how. Time to get properly trained
>and certified. Some of you said your certs aren't worth the paper they are
>written on. Many others seem to be scrambling for a higher level cert.
>Unsatisifed or not where you hoped to be? If you had to start over, knowing
>what you know now, what training would you take? Please keep it clean.

I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but really, certs (especially ms
certs) are a waste of time, money and effort.

Any company worth their salt, would only be interested in people with
real world experience. Especially now adays where many companies are
firing people.

Your best bet is to get a decent college degree in some IT business
related subject, and hope for the best.

Personally, I'd say quit now and train to be a defense lawyer. I know
there're scum bags, but they're rich scum bags.

"Techiewannabe" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hey all. How about a serious answer just for a minute?
>
> I am about to start my training in IT. Been an end-user for years and
> everyone keeps coming to me to fix thier computer problems. Most of the
> time
> I figure it out but I have no idea really how. Time to get properly
> trained
> and certified. Some of you said your certs aren't worth the paper they are
> written on. Many others seem to be scrambling for a higher level cert.
> Unsatisifed or not where you hoped to be? If you had to start over,
> knowing
> what you know now, what training would you take? Please keep it clean.
>

I'm one of the "Not worth the paper" group, however most companies like
qualifications even if they are pointless.

If i were to redo my training, i'd do the "Fast MCSE" instead of the
stupidly long way i'm going around it now. 2TG for MCSE (298/299) I did my
MCDST (271/272) which is two exams, then i did "621 Upgrade your DST to
MCIPT:Enterprise Support" This only counts for 1 elective so 3 exams for an
elective of the NORMAL MCSE. not the security one. So i wasted that chance
royally.

The *'s are required the bottom two are optional - see the MS Website for
the alternative options.

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